What is the cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza?

The cheapest way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza is to bus which costs $38000 - $90000 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza?

The fastest way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $330000 - $650000.

Is there a direct bus between La Rioja and Mendoza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal La Rioja and arriving at Terminal Mendoza. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from La Rioja to Mendoza?

The distance between La Rioja and Mendoza is 608 km. The road distance is 576.6 km.

How do I travel from La Rioja to Mendoza without a car?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $38000 - $90000.

How long does it take to get from La Rioja to Mendoza?

The bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendoza takes 8h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the La Rioja to Mendoza bus from?

La Rioja to Mendoza bus services, operated by Andesmar, depart from Terminal La Rioja station.

Bus or fly from La Rioja to Mendoza?

The best way to get from La Rioja to Mendoza is to bus which takes 8h and costs $38000 - $90000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330000 - $650000 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the La Rioja to Mendoza bus arrive?

La Rioja to Mendoza bus services, operated by Andesmar, arrive at Terminal Mendoza station.

Can I drive from La Rioja to Mendoza?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rioja to Mendoza is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from La Rioja to Mendoza.

Where can I stay near Mendoza?

There are 2317+ hotels available in Mendoza.

La Rioja to Mendoza - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from La Rioja to Mendoza by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendozabus Corrientes / ...
8h
$38,000–90,000
Drive 576.6 km
1. Drive from La Rioja to Mendozacar 576.6 km
8h 12m
$74,677–107,866
Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport
1. Fly from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane IRJ - MDZ
6h 21m
$334,042–617,550
Bus via Villa Media Agua
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Media Aguabus
2. Take the bus from Media Agua to Terminal Mendozabus
8h 50m
$53,508–93,786
Bus to Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal La Rioja to Catamarcabus
2. Fly from Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane CTC - MDZ
10h 46m
$261,466–529,940

La Rioja to Mendoza by bus

60Weekly Buses

8hAverage Duration

$38,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rioja to Mendoza.

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Distance: 608.3 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between La Rioja, Argentina and Mendoza, Argentina?

Andesmar operates a bus from Terminal La Rioja to Terminal Mendoza 4 times a day. Tickets cost $38,000–70,000 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Aerolíneas Argentinas flies from Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport (IRJ) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) 6 times a week.

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